Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Mar. 26 2025

Library board election, summer internship in Texas

Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Mar. 26 2025
Talcott Free Library may be one of the oldest library buildings in Illinois.

Today's news from Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit - you find it in Rockton-Roscoe News.

  • Today our local election coverage features the candidates for Talcott Library board. Coming next: Village of Rockton, Roscoe Township, Village of Roscoe candidates
  • Kailynn Catalani, a biochemistry major from Roscoe, was one of 14 Augustana College juniors selected for the Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program. She will take part in a paid, full-time, 10-week experience in Houston this summer at the Texas Medical Center, home to the world's largest children's hospital and largest cancer hospital.

Wednesday's weather

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Mostly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 39. A 50 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

In the news

Seven candidates vying for five seats on Talcott Library Board
Local elections in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Death notices for the Stateline: Mar. 24, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025
Death notices, local dive, no more fresh veggies
Who are the candidates in the April 1 election?
The names you’ll see on the ballot in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton IL.
Whitman Post Elementary School principal presented with “Outstanding Principal Award”
Mrs. Megan Forsythe has been principal at Whitman Post for 10 years.

Upcoming events

Wednesday Night Comedy
Wed Mar 26, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill 482 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Mar 27, 2025, 9:00 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street Rockton IL, 61072
Live Music: Steve Weber
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072

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